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Opinion: President Jonathan smells defeat, isn’t democracy Interesting?
by Ogundana Rotimi The wisdom of the people recognizes that it’s intolerable for one man to be in power cluelessly, not knowing what to do, how to do it and…
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Opinion: Who benefited from the election postponement?
by Uche Igwe With a few days to the election, very little seems to have changed in terms of the expected outcome. It appears that a majority of voters in…
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Why we asked for election postponement – Military breaks its silence
by James Sambo The Nigerian military has finally spoken on the reason behind its suggestion of a shift in the dates of the general elections. While stating that the motives…
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YNaija Editorial: This is what the election postponement continues to cost Nigeria
Prior to the postponement of the general elections, speculation about a possible breakdown of law and order as well as social security had been mounting all over the country, a…
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Nigeria’s election must not be postponed again – UN insists
by Damilola Jagun The Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN), Ban Ki-moon has enjoined the federal government and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to make certain that elections hold on the rescheduled…
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We want elections to hold, but we don’t have full control – Jega laments
by James Sambo Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Attahiru Jega, has informed the Senate that as a result of the security challenges bedeviling the nation, only…
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We have to restrategise || Tinubu gives marching orders to APC stakeholders
by Temitope Onitiju Erstwhile governor of Lagos state and National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has implored members of the opposition party to begin aggressive campaigns…
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No, we can’t postpone the elections again – Jega
by Panshak Ibrahim According to the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Attahiru Jega, a further postponement of Nigeria’s general elections beyond the rescheduled polling day of March 28…
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Jonathan is afraid of Buhari’s growing popularity || New York Times takes GEJ to the cleaners
by Kolapo Olapoju The New York Times has described the postponement of the elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission, hs being orchestrated by President Goodluck Jonathan to infuriate the…
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Finally, Doyin Okupe admits the Army hasn’t been ‘adequately equipped’
by Kolapo Olapoju Doyin Okupe, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs to the President, has admitted that Nigerian soldiers had, prior to now, been under-equipped to prosecute the war…
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Opinion: What does Mr. President take us for?
by Taiwo Irebami ...are these people worthy of the certificate they claim to possess or is it us the citizens that lack the intelligence to understand and think critically. As…
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Opinion: Dear Nigerians, it’s time to consider a unity government
by Adekoya Boladale Beyond the pettiness and propaganda, the outcome of the election no matter how transparent and fair it appears will never be accepted by either party. If…
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What Buhari, IBB, Jonathan, Fashola said during the Council meeting on ‘election postponement’ (READ)
by Kolapo Olapoju A popular journalist, Olusegun Adeniyi, has released details of the 'election postponement' debate at the National Council of State meeting of Thursday, February 5. In his column…
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The election postponement is about something more sinister – Afenifere warns
by Kolapo Olapoju The Afenifere Renewal Group (ARG) says the scheme to postpone the general elections had been in place for some time, and that there is an ulterior motive…
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Opinion: 2015 elections and the impunity of the prince
by Kingsley Charles The change and transformation propagated by the political actors is the onus of every Nigerian—it is in our capacity. The Independent National Electoral Commission, which we considered…
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Buhari explains why another election postponement will amount to a coup
by Anike Jacobs The Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd), has warned that further postponement of the March 28 election by the Independent National…
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We hear the Presidency isn’t too happy with Jega right now
by Kolapo Olapoju A rift may be brewing between the presidency and the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the supposed reason behind the postponement of the…
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Opinion: It’s the Presidency’s desperation against the people’s determination
by Ogundana Michael But the truth is, the people don`t care if the General is a PhD holder or not, or even if he has no certificates. They know he…
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Nigeria’s heading towards an implosion – Buhari Volunteers’ group
by Panshak Ibrahim The General Muhammadu Buhari Volunteers’ Group has stated that there may be an implosion if President Goodluck Jonathan is re-elected into office. According to the group, the…
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No (more) shaking: Pres. Jonathan says handover date is sacrosanct
by Kolapo Olapoju In spite of the shift in election dates by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), President Goodluck Jonathan, insists that his commitment to the handover date of…
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Election postponement is a danger to our democracy – Fayemi
by Ranti Joseph Former Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, and a member of House of Representatives, Bamidele Faparusi, have accused the Presidency of polluting the military to ensure the…
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“What is Boko Haram?” || Watch Buhari respond to election postponement
by Kolapo Olapoju The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Muhammadu Buhari, has reacted to the postponement of the general election. When asked by a foreign journalist of…
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Polls postponement is a major set back – APC moans
by Ranti Joseph The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, John Odigie-Oyegun, has described the shift in the dates of the elections as a set back for democracy. He disclosed…
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Full text of Attahiru Jega’s election postponement speech (READ)
by Jewel Stephen On Saturday, February 7, the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Attahiru Jega, announced the postponement of Nigeria's general elections. Below is the full text of…
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Tolu Ogunlesi & Japheth Omojuwa go in on ‘election postponement talk’ (TWEETS)
by Kolapo Olapoju Ever since the report of 'possible election postponement' was dropped through the grapevine, the internet has gone into overdrive with conversation, protest, arguments, counter-arguments on the subject.…
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Exclusive: Buhari reacts to rumours of election postponement
by Isi Esene The Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) has reacted to speculations over the postponement of the elections scheduled to hold on…
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The AP is reporting INEC’s postponement as a forgone conclusion (READ)
by Damilola Jagun According to Associated Press (AP), the general elections has been postponed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). While many Nigerians are still trying to ascertain the…
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The PDP chairman is begging for a postponement (TWEETS)
by Damilola Jagun While the Associated Press (AP), is reporting that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has postponed the general elections, the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP),…
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INEC pushes back / We have not (yet) postponed elections
by Kolapo Olapoju Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has reacted to the report by Associated Press (AP), saying the general election has been postponed. AP had reported that an official…
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AP Report: INEC will postpone the elections
by Kolapo Olapoju According to a report by Associated Press, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has concluded to postpone the February 14 presidential and legislative elections. The report stated…
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YMonitor
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy